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Italian · openly licensed

Spinach Mushroom Pesto Spaghetti

This spinach mushroom pesto spaghetti recipe is adapted from the YouTube channel Tasty.

15 minutes4Level 2

Gather first

Ingredients

  • 225 g (8 oz) spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 140 g (5 oz) spinach
  • 200 g (7 oz) mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup (275 g / 9.5 oz) pesto
  • ½ cup (60 g / 2 oz) grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for sprinkling

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Make it

Method

  1. Boil the spaghetti in water until al dente.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat.
  3. Cook the spinach for 5 minutes until it is wilted.
  4. Add the mushrooms, salt, and pepper and cook for a further 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in the pesto and cheese and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Drain the pasta in a colander and stir into the sauce.
  7. Divide the pasta between 4 plates and serve.
  8. To serve, sprinkle with some extra cheese.